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Untitled (Merry-Go-Round)

1941

William U. Bauer

Associated Names

William U. Bauer

Artist, American, 1888 - 1973

This is a drawing of a carousel with three horses. The image portrays intricately designed carousel horses positioned in a rotating motion, each with elaborate manes and harnesses. The carousel is part of an amusement park attraction, with a circular roof structure visible above, supported by poles extending down to the horses. The textures suggest movement and capture the whimsical essence of a fairground. Various shades of gray detail the image, conveying depth and dimension.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on wove paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 381 x 260 mm
paper: 508 x 324 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.790

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower right, W. U. Bauer.

Wikidata ID

Q76457299

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